Letters

Dear Friend,
Father's day is approaching and you already know it will be a hard day for you. It is for me too. I grieve the loss of a father who is still alive and yet because of the abuse, because ...

Dear Deployment,
This is the first time we’re meeting face to face and I’ve already decided that we are not friends. I’ve known you from a distance before of course. You’ve acquainted yourself with ...

Dear Deployment,
After visiting us 8 times, you’d think the 9th time wouldn’t be so difficult. But you’re always different when you come to stay. Usually, you’re only with us 60-75 days. This time, ...

Several nights ago we took my son to the park just before dusk. It had been in the mid 60's out and nice weather for playing outside. My son who is autistic, apraxic, and who also has several other ...

Dear Deployment,
This isn’t the first time we’ve met. No, this is the fourth time you’ve taken my husband from me and left me on my own. But this time was different, completely different. They were ...